Events for December 2014
North Port Area Chamber of Commerce
Dec 3    Breakfast Club Networking Meeting
The Breakfast Club is a structured networking event, which simply means that everyone in the room will have an  allotted amount of time to talk about their business, product, or service. There will be a representative from SCAT giving a presentation.


Pam McCloud, Director of Citizens Dispute Resolution center 
Date: December 3, 2014
Time: 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
6001 Salford Blvd
North Port
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
First Wednesday of every month at 7:45 am
  
Fees/Admission:
None.**
 
Dec 3    NPYP (North Port Young Professionals)
There will be heavy appetizers served at this event.  It is also a benefit for Jimmy Nicklas and his children. Everyone is asked to bring a gift card to Wal-Mart or Publix.
This committee is less of a committee and more of a networking group, intended to connect chamber members ages 21-40 via unique networking, marketing, and service opportunities. For more information please contact committee chair Matt Mativi @ 941-586-0871.
Date: December 3, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Buffalo Wings & Rings
1081 W. Price Blvd
North Port
 
 
Contact: Matt Mativi@ 941-586-0871
EMail: mmativi@caddy-carts.com
Date/Time Details:
First Wednesday of every month at 6 pm
Fees/Admission:
None.  There will be heavy appetizers served at this event.  It is also a benefit for Jimmy Nicklas and his children everyone is asked to bring a gift card to Wal-Mart or Publix
**Menus will be available for you to order at your own cost.
Dec 5    Marketing & Communication Committee
This committee identifies an implements ways to promote and enhance the Chambers' image and place in the community.  If you enjoy building something from scratch and want to tell the Chambers' story, this is the committee for you!
Date: December 5, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Charlotte State Bank & Trust
4300 Aiden Lane
North Port
Contact: NPACC - (941) 564-3040
EMail: info@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
First Friday of every month at 9 AM
Fees/Admission:
None
Dec 9    Annual Holiday Social
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday Social and Food Drive for all of our Chamber Members on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  The Holiday Social will be held at Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club located at 1350 Bobcat Trail, in North Port. The cost is $20.00 per person or $35.00 per couple which includes a food buffet, beverages and entertainment.  A cash bar will available.
Date: December 9, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Bobcat Trail Golf Club
1350 Bobcat Trail
North Port
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 9, 2014
5:30 pm - 7:30pm
Fees/Admission: $20.00 per person or $35.00 per couple which includes food buffet, beverages and entertainment. A cash bar will be available.
Dec 17    Business & Economic Development Committee Meeting
  This Committee assists the business community with business, economic and workforce development. Some of the things that this committee may focus on includes seminars, workshops, education outreach, expos, etc.

This committee is going through a restructuring process in order to better address the business and economic needs of the community. Anyone interested in taking part in this Committee is welcome to attend this meeting.

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office at (941) 564-3040 or e-mail
wgunnin@northportareachamber.com.
 
Date: December 17, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
5920 Pan American Boulevard, 2nd Floor
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 426-7330
Contact: Richard Suggs
EMail: richsuggs@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 4th Tuesday of every month
Dec 18    Annual Awards Luncheon
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2014 Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at South Biscayne Church located at 13000 Tamiami Trail in North Port.

The winners of the 2012 Business-of-the-Year Awards Contest and the Annual Frosty Awards Contest will be announced and recognized.

Cost is $25 per person or Table Sponsor (seats 6 people) for $200 which includes a table sponsor sign, business name listed as a sponsor in the Program, and recognition at the event.
Date: December 18, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: South Biscayne Church
13000 Tamiami Trail
North Port
Contact: Sandie Karp
EMail: skarp@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, December 18, 2014
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Fees/Admission:

Cost is:
 

  • $25 per person
  • Table Sponsor (seats 6 people) - $200 (includes a table sponsor sign, business name listed as a sponsor in the Program, and recognition at the event)
Dec 24    Christmas Eve - Chamber Closed
Date: December 24, 2014
Dec 25    Christmas Day - Chamber Closed
Date: December 25, 2014
Dec 25    Government Relations Committee
This committee acts as the liaison between chamber members and the various local regional, and state governing bodies, as well as monitoring any public policy or legislation that we feel may have an effect on the business community.  Pre-registration required. For more information please contact committee chair Fred Tower at (941) 416-0876.
Date: December 25, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: SMH - ER, 2nd floor
2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd.


 
Contact: NPACC 941-564-3040
EMail: info@northportareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: The fourth Thursday of every month at 8:30 am.
Dec 31    New Years Eve Chamber Office Closed
Date: December 31, 2014